Macromedia Flash MX 2004

In Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Training From the Source, learn how to:

• Use the Macromedia Flash MX 2004 authoring environment
• Use images, graphics, symbols and text to create a user interface
• Create animations using motion and shape tweening, and frame-by-frame animation
• Import media assets such as image, MP3, and video files
• Dynamically load Flash video files (FLV files), images, and formatted text at run time
• Work with components to create a form that captures data and sends it to a server
• Use Web Services to transfer data to and from a server
• Use screens and behaviors to create an interactive presentation
• Write and understand ActionScript to add interactivity and integrate with components

Learn by Doing:

Macromedia Flash MX 2004: Training From the Source shows you how to use Macromedia Flash MX 2004 in comprehensive examples using a hands-on approach to learning. You create a complete and dynamic Web site application using some of the most useful techniques found in Flash design and development. You piece the application together using animation, media assets, ActionScript, and components in detailed step-by-step lessons while learning useful practices such as how to create Web forms and presentations and dynamically load external media. Several new features of Flash MX Professional 2004 are included in the application, with complete equivalent exercises for Flash MX 2004 users as well. From design and animation to ActionScript and development, you will quickly discover how easy it is to create a complete application using Flash MX 2004.

On the CD:

• All necessary project lesson files
• 30-day trial version of Flash MX 2004 and Flash MX Professional 2004

System Requirements :

• Windows. 6OO MHz Intell Pentium III processor or equivalent; Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
• Macintosh. 500 MHz PowerPC-G3 processor; Mac-OS X 1O.2.6

Contents

• Introduction
• Learning the basics
• Creating graphics
• Using text
• Creating and editing symbols
• Creating animation
• Adding basic interactivity
• Adding sound and video
• Using screens
• Creating forms using components
• Incorporating dynamic data
• ActionScript basics
• Optimizing Flash content
• Publishing Flash documents
• Appendices
• Index